Toronto, ON (January 27, 2025) – Sinfonia Toronto has unveiled its 27th season. Under the baton of Music Director Nurhan Arman the orchestra will present a captivating journey through timeless classics and groundbreaking new works. The 2025-2026 season promises memorable experiences for music lovers of all ages, showcasing the orchestra’s exceptional artistry and commitment to innovative programming.
During the next season Sinfonia Toronto will continue to offer three different concert series:
Masterpiece Series: Seven brilliant concerts in Toronto’s finest halls – the orchestra’s signature series and the best subscription value.
Downtown Concerts: Four intimate performances at the Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre presenting superb soloists and captivating repertoire.
North York Concerts: Three concerts of musical masterpieces in the magnificent acoustics of George Weston Recital Hall at the Meridian Arts Centre.
Guest Soloists: A roster of nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians and emerging young Canadian performers will join the orchestra. Returning to Sinfonia Toronto are violinist Igor Pikayzen, Italian flutist Luisa Sello and pianist Anya Alexeyev. Making their Sinfonia Toronto débuts are Berlin Philharmonic oboist Christoph Hartmann, Canadian virtuoso cellist Noémie Raymond, Canadian flute star Susan Hoeppner, soprano Kripa Nageshwar, The Ezra Duo and the brilliant young violinist Evan Pyne.
World Premieres: The orchestra continues its dedication to contemporary composers by presenting world premieres of new works that enrich the repertoire and expand the horizons of classical music. World premieres of works by Canadian composers Alice Ping Yee Ho, Norbert Palej, David Jaeger, Colin Eatock and Petros Shoujounian are scheduled throughout the season.
Quotes: “We are thrilled to present our 27th season, a testament to Sinfonia Toronto’s enduring commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement,” says Nurhan Arman, Music Director of Sinfonia Toronto. “This season is a celebration of already-beloved masterpieces and beautiful new music, showcasing the wonderful talent of our own musicians and exciting guest soloists. We invite you to join us on an extraordinary musical journey.”
Subscription Benefits: Subscribers enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including:
– Priority seating and series savings
– Free ticket re-issues and exchanges
– Invitations to special events
– Access to pre-concert talks and behind-the-scenes insights
How to Subscribe: Early bird subscriptions are available until May 10, 2025, offering significant savings. First-time subscribers benefit from a reduced-price welcome offer. All subscriptions are available on the Sinfonia Toronto website at www.sinfoniatoronto.com or by calling 416-499-0403.
About Sinfonia Toronto: Sinfonia Toronto is a renowned chamber orchestra dedicated to presenting fine classical performances for audiences in Toronto and beyond. Under the leadership of Music Director Nurhan Arman, the orchestra has earned a reputation for innovative programming, exceptional quality and commitment to fostering a lifelong love of music.
Sinfonia Toronto, now in its 26th season, has toured twice in Europe, in the US, South America and China, receiving glowing reviews. It has released six CD’s, including a JUNO Award winner. Under the baton of Maestro Nurhan Arman, they perform an extensive repertoire including all the major string orchestra works of the 18th through 21st centuries and premieres of many new works.
Nurhan Arman has conducted throughout Europe, Asia, South America, Canada and the US, returning especially often to Europe. Among the orchestras Maestro Arman has conducted are the Moscow Philharmonic, Deutsches Kammerorchester Frankfurt, St. Petersburg State Hermitage Orchestra, Orchestre Régional d’Ile de France, Hungarian Symphony, Belgrade Philharmonic and dozens of orchestras in Italy, with many return engagements.
Sinfonia Toronto is supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Government of Ontario and the Socan Foundation.
